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Microscopic Stained Smear For Parasites

Washington rates for HCPCS 87209

This laboratory test examines a sample, such as stool, under a microscope after applying a special stain designed to make parasites and their eggs easier to see. A trained laboratory professional interprets the slide and reports what organisms, if any, are present.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $51 · 10th–90th $18$1120%5%10th90th$51Professionalmedian $17 · 10th–90th $14$250%20%40%10th90th$17$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$117.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$26.92
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$12.59
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$48.98
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$18.20
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$57.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$28.18
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$64.57
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$36.31
Pacific Source
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$21.38
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$48.98
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$21.38
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$48.98
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$17.78
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$21.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$21.38
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$9.33
Typical High
$32.36